The iPod Classic is getting a nice change, the new 120 GB model is replacing the 80GB and the 160GB is being discontinued. You will be able to hold up to 30,000 on this new model, which is the same as the Microsoft Zune, Jobs points out, and it will cost you $249, basically putting them on a really level playing field.



The iPod nano refresh, is the best of both worlds taking the form factor of the 2nd gen model with the 3rd gen’s ability to play video. It has the same height as the 2nd gen nano and Steve says “You will be blown away by how thin it is.” With an aluminum casing with curved glass, this nano has an accelerometer as well
This is the thinnest iPod ever, and just as with the iPhone/iPod touch, turn the new nano on its side and the screen rotates full-size album art and photos in coverflow. Plus, if you push and hold the center button and you get a pop-up contextual menu.



This nano includes the ability to attach a microphone for voice recording. Also added to this version is the calendar and stopwatch functions. The accelerometer creates more possibilities with the “Shake to Shuffle” option, just shake the device to switch on shuffle mode.
Boasting a 24hr music and 4hr video battery life this nano brings more to the table than previous models and gives you plenty of battery life for extended trips. Apple decided to go green with this model, with highly recyclable and toxin free components.
New to this model is the beautiful array of color options including, black, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, violet, red. Jobs called it “nano-chromatic” Ha-ha. The 8GB iPod nano will be available today for $149 and the 16GB will be available next week at the latest for $199.




[Via] SlashGear